Support the Scottish Forestry Trust

As pressures on forests and the forestry sector grow, so does the need for independent research and expertise. Your donation helps us support the knowledge and skills needed to secure forestry’s future.

Make a Donation

All donations are gratefully received and make a big difference to our projects. Find out more.

Become a Friend of SFT 

You can sign up for a recurring or lifetime donation to become a Friend of SFT and support our work in the long term, as well as receiving in-depth updates about our work. Find out more.

Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving is a simple tax efficient method of making regular donations to a charity of your choice through your monthly pay (providing you pay tax through PAYE). The scheme is run nationally and is government backed and you can donate as much or as little as you want. Find out more.

Legacy Giving

By leaving a gift to The Scottish Forestry Trust in your will, you will be helping to create a lasting legacy of research, education and training projects which will help to support forestry in the UK for generations to come. Find out more.

Gift Aid

Gift Aid increases the value of donations to charities and by allowing them to reclaim basic rate tax on your gift. If you pay higher rate tax you can claim extra relief on your donations. If you claim higher Personal Allowances or tax credits, Gift Aid donations can sometimes increase your entitlement.  Our Gift Aid Form can be downloaded, completed and returned to:

The Director, The Scottish Forestry Trust, Lower Ground Floor, 22 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH

Highlighted Projects

The Scottish Forestry Trust SCIO is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Scottish Charity No. SC053147). The Scottish Forestry Trust was established in 1983 by a gift of share capital, and our role is to provide funds by way of grants, to support research, education and training throughout the UK.  Since our establishment, we have provided nearly £2.7m to fund over 190 projects ranging from supporting post graduate industry applied research, social and environmental forestry, policy formulation and broader public education and awareness.